Teaching Council Position

Earlier in the year I applied for a position with the NZ Teachers Council, and was fortunate enough to win an interview:

Teaching Council Interview

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panelrecruitment	Fri, Jul 19, 2:21 PM
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Kia ora Natalie,

Thank you for your time on the phone regarding the ITE Panel member position for the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

I can confirm your phone interview details are as follows:

Time:    9:40 – 10:10am

Date:     Monday 22 July

Panel:   Angela Yeoman, Tara Taylor- Jorgensen, Michael Absolom

The interview panel will call you on 0211367751.

This will be a behavioural based interview which will take approximate 25-30 minutes .  I have attached the position description for your reference.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Ngā mihi,

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Phone interview went well. I enjoyed being able to share about my passion in ILE and the ITE Programme, and how I wish to be part of the panel that helps to develop, improve and sustain Teacher Training in NZ. Next stage for ITE Programme Approval Panels Inbox x panelrecruitment Tue, Aug 6, 2:52 PM (8 days ago) to me Tēnā koe Teaching Council’s Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme approval and review panels Thank you for making the time to be interviewed for the role of ITE Programme Approval and Review panellist. The recruiting team was impressed with your skills, experiences and demonstrable ability to work as part of a team. We are now working through the final stages of the decision-making process and we expect to send out confirmation notifications on 23 August. For your information, we will be offering panel training on either Friday 30 August or Friday 6 September, so please keep at least one of these dates free if possible. The new ITE Requirements are transformational and so this is an exciting time to be involved in approving teacher training programmes. The Council appreciates the time and effort you have committed, to date, to this process. If you have any queries please contact either myself or Hannah Molloy on hannah.molloy@teachingcouncil.nz or on 04 470 9090. Hei konā mai Matt Russell PO Box 5326, Wellington 6140 l 80 Boulcott Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand matthew.russell@teachingcouncil.nz www.teachingcouncil.nz facebook l linkedin l twitter

WST Kahui Ako 2019

2019 Kahui Ako 'Mothership'

Notes from our Mothership.

SO WHAT?
Being a WST has been an experience that I have loved. It has exposed me to a variety of research and opinions around education and has given me the oppotunity to support other Inglewood teachers and school in the area of inquiry.

Cultural Pro-activeness Kahui Ako Day: Damon Ritai

Keynote Speaker for the day at Inglewood High School was Damon Ritai, who spoke about te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Attached is a doc that narrates, curates and evaluates the learning that took place.
Keynote-Damon Ritai

We then participated as a staff and collaboratively added to a doc that summarises our learning from the day

Mini Conference

So What?
This has supported my reflection on myself as a teacher. I need to keep reflecting on my use of te reo in the classroom, keep updating my knowledge and keep searching to find stories from our community.
Talk with Rich about having a marae visit and speak to locals about the stories of Kaimata.

Empower

I am leading the staff through Empower to enhance our teaching and learning through empowerment, with an end focus on linking it to the Digital Technologies Curriculum.
This reading and PD will support our teachers on their pedagogical learning journey.

Empower. Kaimata Staff PD 2019

SO WHAT?
The outcomes from leading this PD has honestly blown me away. The entire staff have embraced the book and taken snippets from it to add to their own 'professional toolbox'.
It has assisted in the growth and development of our pedagogy at Kaimata.

Local Impact

I have been approached by Local Impact (Martial Arts and Educational Tutors and Alternative Education Providers) in New Plymouth to help design their assessment and teaching criteria for Term One.
This has been a very valuable experience of which I have really enjoyed. I am looking forward to working with them closely over the year.

Here is a copy of the initial email:

Hi Nat,

I was wondering if you could help me.  We have our after school tutoring starting in Term 4 that runs in line with our Kenpo classes.  So far we have some really lovely retired teachers to do the tutoring, but I am in need of an ‘initial assessment’ that we could do for the child at the beginning of the term to ascertain their weak areas/areas to focus on. 

Is there somewhere, where I could find an assessment for each year level for Primary School (and Intermediate and Secondary School)?  An initial assessment that is broad enough (but not too lengthy) that will identify areas needing work?

Your help would be really really appreciated!

Thanks, hope you are enjoying the holidays J

Kind Regards

Tessa Wallacehoskin

Managing Director

LOCAL IMPACT TRAINING CENTRE

16 Oropuriri Road, Waiwhakaiho

New Plymouth TARANAKI

Ph 027 224 6827

Draft Tutoring Checklist

2019 Inquiries

We are continuing our Ako Inquiry, with a focus on Transitions looking at how we can strengthen these within and between school/s
Term One Inquiry-Ako/Transitions

SO WHAT?  We are hoping this Inquiry will continue to build on the improvement of teaching and learning across the school. We want this inquiry to support our beliefs that relationships support and reflect on the quality of teaching and learning.

Kahui Ako Hikoi

IPS had a Teacher Only Day and invited some of the Kahui Ako along.
It was a great day, lead by Damon Ritai. He talked to us about some of the early Maori stories in New Plymouth, followed by a visit to Pukerangiora and a Powhiri and working bee at Te Kohanga Moa Marae in Inglewood.
It made it clear to me that we need to lern the stories from our Maori locals and share with our children and community. They are vital to preserving our history and keeping the Maori culture alive.

Hikoi Plan

Curriculum/Leadership Reflection

Curriculum Reflection

Te Reo Lessons with Elg

Treaty Talk with Kids
Te Reo lessons link

Kaimata School Hangi

Our school hosted a hangi for our school and the Kaimata Community at the end of Term 2.
Planning for the hangi was done by Marcelle (Kapa Haka Teacher), Jess and myself. I also did the 'shopping' part for the school.
 Preparation for the hangi was lead by Jess and myself (for the vege prep).
We had over 300 members of our community attend our hangi. It was a huge success for everyone involved!
Hangi Prep

Hangi Photos

Kaimata Curriculum

Kaimata Curriculum

Above is a link to the Kaimata Curriculum that has been lead by myself and Jess Packman. After our ERO visit (March, 2018) and leading MLP PD with the staff, we were all in agreeance that we need to formulate a Curriculum Map for the school to ensure NZC and Key Competency coverage. The Kaimata Curriuculm has also been designed with our special school character, collaborative and innovative teaching and learning in mind. We used teacher voice, student voice and community voice to create the possible contexts for learning.

End of Year Report Template

Above is a link for the End of Year Report Template modified from my old template we used at Fitzroy School, adapted to fit Kaimata School and Kaimatatanga.

2018 Appraisal

Link to my Appraisal for 2018
2018 Appraisal

DP SICOL PD & Leadership Inquiry 2018

Evidence of participation in the 2018 SICOL PD group, lead by Laura Snowden.
This folder has links to meetings, readings, reflections and my Leadership Inquiry.
DP PD and Leadership Inquiry

Kahui Ako-Within Schools Teacher Role

I was appointed as one of four WST's for our Kahui Ako in Term One 2018.
Attached is our folder of slideshows, meetings, emails and other documentation associated with my role.
Kahui Ako

Kahui Ako Mothership

AST/WST Comms Doc

Noho Marae

Noho Marae aims and objectives 2016

Link to the Aims and Objectives of the Fitzroy School Noho Marae given to the BoT prior to visit.

Powhiri

Kaimata School held a Powhiri to officially welcome me to Kaimata School. It was a very special ceremony, where my old school management team and my family came.
Photos from Powhiri

Ako TAI 2018

Ako: TaI 2018

Professional Relationships

Assisting Nadia Ballantine (EdLead) with organizing the events, planning the schedule of the day, finding speakers for the event and also presenting to Middle Leaders about 21st Century learning.
Middle Leaders Conference Flyer that I designed that was emailed to all school Principals in Taranaki

Coaching and Mentoring development through EdLead.
Questioning Tips

Coaching a colleague in MLP
QUEST model that I use when coaching
Coaching Tips and Guidelines


As part of my leading of learning for teachers around 21st century learning pedagogy, I have had to present to groups of people from other schools about my study and assisting them in understanding the pedagogy behind MLP.
21st Century Learning Slideshow that I presented to NP Middle Leaders and Kaimata school BOT, Staff and PTA


Having schools visit my Modern Learning Hub to get an insight to how we plan and teach collaboratively. In 2017 I have had visits from Oakura School, St Josephs NP, Kaimata School and a Principals PLC from New Plymouth and Manawatu Districts.




Providing support to other Middle Leaders in  New Plymouth who come across conflict and difficulties in their practice.
Thank You letter from Sarah Morris


Class Dojo-used as a communication tool between me and parents. I use it to celebrate success, share notices and reminders and it is also a way of contacting parents and for parents to contact me if there are any concerns. This is a powerful tool.

Letter of communication of learning assessment of Dyslexic student
Email from Kylee Hubbard

Writing Inquiry 2016-2017

Continuing on from 2016's results and research:

"How can we motivate our learners to write more detailed and accurate pieces of writing?"

Handy Resources that I currently use:
Pobble 365 - One picture. One teaching resource. Every day.
Example of YouTube clips showing parts of speech


Recording Student Voice:
Example of Student Interviews with Target Writers


Example of prompts for Target Writers

Example of Writing Sample Term 2 and 4 2016

2017 Writing Inquiry

"What are the outcomes of strength-based teaching and ability grouping in an ILE?"

Inquiry Inquiry Plan
Cycle 1 Reflection
5-5-5 Reflection for Cycle 1
Example of Target Student Inquiry Sheet

Relationships

This link is a Slideshow that gives my students an insight to me, as both their teacher and as a person. Relationships and building and maintaining positive relationships are an integral part of my teaching. I shared this Slideshow with my students via Seesaw.
This is me!

Class Dojo is my way of keeping parents and whanau up-to-date with whats happening in Room 7. It is also a means of contact for whanau. I find it is great for instant contact. Response time and levels are extremely high.
Class Dojo Link

Daily Notices
An example of Daily Notices I share with tamariki

My Pepeha
Natalie's Pepeha

Organizing a Staff 'Round the Mountain Relay Team (2016)

Below is a link to a series of emails I have received in conjunction with sharing my knowledge and pedagogy around MLP and having other schools come to visit me to view my Hub in action

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: judy zieltjes <judy@oakura.school.nz>
Date: Tue, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Subject: Thank you
To: Natalie Looney <natalie@fitzroy.school.nz>


Hi Natalie
I would just like to say another thank you on behalf of our team to yours. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and feel enthusiastic about where we are heading. One thing we did forget to ask was about homework - whether you set the same tasks across the team, or not have homework tasks?
It was interesting visiting Lepperton too. They are having a new school built so 'making do' with their physical environment. They were really focussing on students setting their own goals and driving their own learning. Interesting.
Once again thank you.
Kind regards,
Judy
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: jess packman <jess@kaimata.school.nz>
Date: Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: Work habits rubric
To: Natalie Looney <natalie@fitzroy.school.nz>


Thanks! We had a great day, seeing 3 different practices.  Frankley is a must see, if you haven't already. (We were welcomed in by powhiri, which was amazing!)

If you wanted to fit the rubric to our rise values, that'd be fantastic! We are looking to start feeding in some learning behaviours and skills to prepare our kids for change.

Thanks again!
Jess

On 7/09/2017 9:21 AM, "Natalie Looney" <natalie@fitzroy.school.nz> wrote:
Hey! Sorry, me again....I've just had an idea re: work habits rubric designing it to fit your RISE values. Do you want me to have a go at doing it for you?? I don't mind....wont take long.

On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 9:06 AM, Natalie Looney <natalie@fitzroy.school.nz> wrote:
Hey Jess!

I hope the rest of your visits went well! Let me know what you thought of the other schools, as I'd like to go visit some that are worthwhile.
It was awesome having you guys here. Confirmed my practice and study a bit more and you were all so friendly and inquisitive. My work habits is a Publisher Doc, but I will convert it today and share it with you via google docs.

Be in touch again soon!

Nat


On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 3:58 PM, jess packman <jess@kaimata.school.nz> wrote:
Hey Nat!

Could you please email me your work habits thingamajig?

Thanks again for showing us your hub - so much excitement and energy bouncing around Kaimata this week!

-Jess



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Natalie Looney
Senior Lead Teacher
Fitzroy School



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Natalie Looney
Senior Lead Teacher
Fitzroy School